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Installation
Installation is a breeze and is quickly
identified in Device Manager on a WinXP system. The mouse itself
requires no drivers to operate and will work almost instantly after plugging
in the USB receiver.
Performance
The Kensington PocketMouse is a pleasure to
use. It is surprisingly accurate thanks to Kensington's Diamondeye
optical technology. In fact, it may be a bit too fast for most users
and you may find yourself adjusting its sensitivity a bit. The large
scroll wheel is very comfortable and does not feel flimsy or cheap. Also, don't let the
tiny RF receiver fool you. Its "Quick-RF" feature offers 30% faster
wireless performance and you can easily use the mouse as far at 3ft away
from your laptop computer. It also worked flawlessly on just about any
surface, including black mousing pads.
Conclusions
This tiny mouse is big on features, most of
which are not found on other mice in its class. It is a quality,
high performance wireless mouse that is brilliantly designed. The
stowaway RF receiver conveniently tucks away in the mouse itself,
automatically turning it off to save batteries. It may be small, but
its wide body makes it quite comfortable to use. The large lighting
scroll wheel is a real treat and works well. In terms of performance,
it is surprisingly accurate and responsive on mostly all surfaces. Despite its tiny receiver,
the wireless range is excellent and will be more than suitable for all
notebook users. It is also very light, even with the batteries
installed. Other than maybe a lack of a side button and low battery
indicator, there is
absolutely nothing to dislike about the PocketMouse except maybe its price
tag. Considering its price ranges between $35-50, it is certainly on
the expensive side for a notebook mouse. However, if you are willing
to spend this much on a notebook mouse, look no further! Its
innovative ultra-compact design and excellent performance earns our recommendation.
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More information on the Kensington PocketMouse
Optical Wireless Micro and be found on the
Kensington
Website.
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Pros |
Cons |
- Excellent Design
- Stowaway Receiver
- Large lighted scroll wheel
- Highly responsive
- Long RF range
- Quick install (driverless)
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- No side button
- No low battery indicator
- Price
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